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Air Quality & Noise Department Manager - Environmental Services (Multiple Locations)

Burns & McDonnell
Brea, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 8/20/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/18/2026
Description

The Air Quality and Noise Department Manager is responsible for the managerial direction and leadership of a department within a global practice or regional office. This includes supporting and executing business strategy, developing high-performance teams, and promoting the Burns & McDonnell culture, values and mission. The Department Manager will lead the department in a dynamic and profitable manner based on Burns & McDonnell's core values of client satisfaction, commitment, dedication, integrity, safety and overall outstanding service.

  • Provide leadership to the team; direct and coordinate work assignments and review performance to ensure the efficient, cost-effective utilization of staff.
  • Responsible for profitable growth of the department; ensuring staff levels, staff loading, and staff assignments meet project requirements while maintaining billable goals.
  • Implement, apply and support company, global practice and/or regional office programs and initiatives; successfully navigating and managing change within the section.
  • Provide expert level technical, design guidance and support.
  • Achieve stated targets and standards for financial performance.
  • Manage department budget and expenditure of funds.
  • Prepare and present workload and monthly financial reports to global practice or regional management and applicable project managers.
  • Recruitment, development, training and retention of staff.
  • Responsible for conducting performance evaluation for department staff.
  • Provide leadership, guidance, and instruction to the department.
  • Responsible for interpreting policies, purposes and goals of the organization to staff.
  • Responsible for collaborating with business development managers, business line leads, project managers, and proposal production staff on proposals to secure work for staff.
  • Responsible for overall QA/QC process adherence.
  • Ensure compliance with company and site safety policies.
  • Responsible for diversity initiatives.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • Complies with all policies and standards.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering, geology, environmental science, or related field from an accredited curriculum and 7 years of related professional experience in design and/or project management.
  • Previous leadership and/or management experience is highly preferred.
  • Ability to leverage current business relationships into future business opportunities is highly preferred.
  • Must demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to clearly and effectively present complex information to all levels of employees, management, and clients.
  • Position requires the ability to thoughtfully and positively influence, lead, and manage change.
  • Must possess strong project management skills and a strategic perspective.
  • Must be expert in the use of computer software (i.e., Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Compensation

$150,000.00-400,000.00 Yearly

The expected compensation range for this position is displayed in compliance with all local/state regulations. The expected compensation range for this position is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to: individual education, qualifications, prior work experience and work location. The total annual compensation package will consist of a base salary and eligibility to participate in our discretionary year-end incentive bonus program.

Benefits

Our extensive benefits package takes care of you so that you can focus on doing great work. From insurance and disability to time off and wellness programs, we provide the tools to meet your needs. As part of being 100% employee-owned, eligible employees participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) in addition to our 401(k) retirement program. For more information, please visit the Benefits & Wellness page.

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Environmental

Primary Location US-CA-Los Angeles

Other Locations US-CA-San Diego, US-CA-Brea

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time

Req ID: 262114

Job Hire Type Experienced #ENS N/A

Salary : $150,000 - $400,000

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